| Badminton has been an old standby for PE classes | | | | for high school level physical education classes were |
| through the decades. A fantastic sport that can be | | | | durability may be a little less of a concern and a |
| played by youngsters and adults alike, badminton | | | | better playing racket is more important so students |
| requires little equipment and offers an exciting | | | | can excel. |
| workout that will improve eye hand coordination and | | | | Badminton Shuttlecocks & Birdies |
| agility. | | | | Here it gets a little tricky – while steel rackets |
| | | | | are usually some of the least expensive and best for |
| Physical education equipment takes a beating and | | | | PE classes when it comes to shuttlecocks cheapest is |
| lightweight badminton rackets, birdies and nets are | | | | not always best. The least expensive shuttlecocks |
| not known for their ability to withstand punishment. | | | | are plastic with rubber tip and should be considered |
| | | | | only for backyard use. |
| While new racket materials such as titanium | | | | They do not offer the best flight characteristics so |
| composites have become more prevalent there are a | | | | they will actually make the game harder as the birdie |
| few standard models that are known to take a | | | | appears to have a mind of it’s own in flight. |
| lickin’ and keep on “racketing”. You get | | | | They are a bargain though and very durable (if you |
| the point! | | | | don't mind putting them back together) so you may |
| | | | | want to have some on hand just in case. |
| This article will point out a few badminton racket | | | | The best models have a cork tip for better pop off |
| models that physical education teachers across the | | | | of the racket and nylon skirts that perform well. |
| country have depended on. We will also discuss | | | | As for speed my advice is medium / blue speed as |
| badminton shuttlecocks and badminton nets that will | | | | this is practical for all age groups. |
| help you run your physical education program. | | | | In the color arena yellow has become increasingly |
| | | | | popular for youngsters as they are easier to track in |
| Badminton Rackets | | | | flight. |
| | | | | My pick for shuttlecocks for PE would be one of |
| While competitive badders through out the world | | | | these or a mix: |
| may be in the market for high tech composite | | | | Carlton T800 Yellow Blue Speed |
| badminton rackets for physical education classes you | | | | Carlton C100 White Blue Speed |
| should have one material on your mind… steel, | | | | Yonex Mavis M300M White or Yellow |
| steel, steel. | | | | All of the above are of high quality for great |
| | | | | playability. They will pop of the strings, fly in the |
| There is no substitute for good old steel. Steel | | | | direction you intended (assuming you know how to |
| shaft, steel frame and even steel strings. Here are | | | | use the racket) and they are durable enough to |
| some popular models: | | | | survive physical education classes. |
| | | | Badminton Nets |
| The Morley# M14539 badminton racket offers about | | | | A lot of school accounts purchase our PE quality |
| as much steel as you can get into a racket without | | | | badminton net (M14564) or economy nets (M14565) |
| ending up with giant spatula. | | | | which is fine but if your net will be used indoors may |
| | | | I suggest the M14563 institutional net. The |
| The Morley#M14540 doesn't feature the steel strings | | | | difference, other than a few dollars, is that the |
| but it does not lack in durability. Double steel shafts | | | | institutional model features taped sides and bottom |
| keep this badminton racket coming back for more, | | | | while the less expensive models are just net. |
| again and again. | | | | The taped sides and bottom make the net keep its |
| | | | shape better for a more professional look and better |
| The Morley# M14543 badminton racket is 2" shorter | | | | playability, the tape also helps the net standout more |
| than a standard badminton racket. Measuring in at | | | | and most importantly the taped sides and bottom |
| 24" in length it is designed for younger elementary | | | | make the net last longer and easier to roll for |
| school badminton players. It also features a durable | | | | storage. Believe me the extra few bucks is well |
| steel shaft and a steel frame. | | | | worth it. |
| Other models that are popular at the institutional level | | | | If you’re using the net outside however go with |
| are as follows: | | | | the cheapest model – this will stand up to the |
| Carlton Attack Ti, Carlton C9750, Carlton 313, ADA | | | | elements best and provide more bang for your buck. |
| 76 Smack Excel, Yonex B460 and HL 110. | | | | This little bit of advice should help you stretch your |
| Some of these models feature aluminum shafts and | | | | physical education equipment budget. is a fantastic |
| frames but all of these models have proven | | | | sport and teaching it to our children in physical |
| themselves in the gymnasium and are a great value. | | | | education classes will help build healthy adults. The |
| These higher end models are still available at | | | | sport will improve coordination, balance and agility as |
| economy prices which makes them a great purchase | | | | well as building a healthy respect for competition. |